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- jezmund - 01-22-2003
I have been reading the board on and off for about a year, but this is my first post.
I would describe myself as a beginning wine aficianado, but one who is very interested in learning more and making the enjoyment of wine a life long hobby.
I am set to take a trip to the left coast and was hoping I could fish for recommendations for vineyards to visit that might provide the most enjoyment and learning for someone of my level of interest and knowledge.
Thanks
- Innkeeper - 01-22-2003
Have been mostly visiting the Central Coast in recent years. If there was one place in Napa or Sonoma I would recommend to someone with your experiance it would be Sterling Vineyard in Napa Valley.
- winoweenie - 01-22-2003
Hi Jexmund and welcome to the board. If you'll go back 1 year on the Wine Country Touring/Dining thread I think you'll have all the info you need. A lot depends on where you're staying. If you don't find what you need, post where you're staying in Napa and Sonoma and I'll repost the alternative visits. WW
- cablover - 01-23-2003
I live in the San Francisco area so go to the Napa Valley a few times a year. If you want to learn more about wine, I would recommend a tour. Some good ones are St. Supery, Joseph Phelps and Beringer. Look on the internet and you can get details. With some you will need to make reservations. A lot of people like V. Sattui but to me it is too much like a theme park. Have fun - the Napa Valley is a wonderful place to visit.
- wondersofwine - 01-24-2003
If you do go to Sonoma, DeLoach Vineyards has guesthouse accommodations if you book ahead. They have received some recognition for their chardonnays, but I especially like their single vineyard zinfandels such as Barbieri Vineyard and Gambogi Vineyard. Beringer and Sterling are good recommendations in Napa.